Bahrain says it thwarted terror attack, seized weapons from Iran The Bahraini Interior Ministry said the suspects were linked to terrorist groups in Iran. Bahrain
Russia sends satellite images of Beirut port explosion to Lebanon Lebanese and Russian officials also discussed upgrading a Russian oil terminal in the Beirut port during a meeting in Moscow. Lebanon
Khashoggi's fiancee urges Justin Beiber to cancel Saudi performance Hatice Cengiz called on the Canadian pop star to choose "justice and freedom over money." Saudi Arabia
Palestinians clash with Israeli security after terrorist attack in Jerusalem Expressing their support of the assailant who killed an Israeli and wounded four others in the alleys of Jerusalem’s Old City, residents of the East Jerusalem Shuafat refugee camp clashed with Israeli security forces. Israel
Israeli tourists return to Jericho Israeli tourists increasingly see affordable Jericho as desirable vacation option. Israel
Jews of Syrian origin return to visit Damascus The Syrian government has allowed some Jews of Syrian origin, residing in New York, to visit Damascus. Syria
Jihadi group seeks command of media, advertising in northwest Syria Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is seeking to organize media and advertising fields to serve its interests and the inclinations of its affiliated Salvation Government in Idlib in northwestern Syria. Syria
Girls feel empowered at skate parks in Gaza Gazan girls are encouraged to practice roller-skating and skateboarding at skate parks in the Gaza Strip, despite the lack of equipment and societal disapproval. Culture
After UK blacklist, Israel pushes for international Hamas, Hezbollah bans Israeli diplomacy efforts are heating up with European Union members and other countries to see Hamas and Hezbollah blacklisted completely. Israel
New secrets revealed in discovery at Heliopolis, Egypt's most ancient capital Egyptian and German archaeologists have been working for 15 years to uncover the ruins of a city, the center of sun worship, in the Matariyyah region east of Cairo. This month, they revealed the remains of one of its temples belonging to King Nectanebo I. Culture
Egypt reinvents Qubba Palace as history museum The Egyptian government has decided to transform Qubba Palace, one of the largest presidential palaces, into a museum housing several historical museums and gardens. Culture
Egypt weighs impact of Ethiopia's civil war The civil war further threatens Ethiopia as Tigray forces threaten to advance toward Abbis Ababa. Egypt
Pentagon chief to assure allies of US commitment in Bahrain, UAE Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will speak at the Manama Dialogue forum on Saturday morning. United Arab Emirates
Top EU official in Turkey to discuss Belarus migration crisis European Commission Vice President Margaritas Schinas said Turkey shares the goal of stopping smuggling networks. Turkish Airlines has been accused of fueling the migrant crisis at the Belarus-Poland border. News Brief
France warns Iran against making nuclear talks a 'sham' Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian also said France had yet to determine whether Iran was ready to pick up where the talks left off in June. Iran
Bulgaria accuses Turkey of election interference Turkey has rejected accusations that it is helping Bulgarian politicians representing the country’s Turkish minority. News Brief
